The 30 Most Shameless Smackdowns in Movie History

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Mastering the art of delivering an on-screen slap is no easy task, whether you’re Joan Crawford in Mommie Dearest or even Cher in Moonstruck. Even worse, imagine being at the receiving end of a backhand on set—then having to turn the other cheek. Of course, some slapees give as good as they get—as you’ll see in this collection of the most memorable smackdowns in movie history, filled with cult favorites from What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Titanic, and . . . The Lion King? From flying earrings to self-smackery, Pokémon, and more, here are the movies that make every slap hit you to your core—and then some. Cathartic? Perhaps. Satisfying? Sometimes. Cringeworthy? Usually. Spellbinding? Always.
Fair warning: before you embark on this GIF series, grab yourself a tissue and some baby powder—because this might sting a little. And always remember, kids: violence is never the answer.